INSIGHTS INTO THE DEVELOPMENT, CURRENT LANDSCAPE, AND CONTROL MEASURES OF HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS

Author Name: 1. Madhavi Bhure, 2. Dr. Melisa Leo Fernandes, 3. Hemanth C K, 4. Rehana Banoo, 5. Suresh. S, 6. Dr. Sunitha.V, 7. Chitaranjan Galav, 8. Dr. Jagadish Hiremath, 9. Lakshmi Priyadharshini .V.R

Volume/Issue: 05/03

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/08.2024-41111395/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Assistant Professor, MKSSS Sitabai Nargundkar College of Nursing, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. madhavibhure7906@gmail.com
2. Professor, SMBT, Institute of Nursing, Dhamangaon, Nashik, Maharashtra, India. melisafernandes31@gmail.com
3. Associate Professor, Manjunatha College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. hemanthpion@gmail.com
4. Junior Staff Nurse, Govt Medical College Doda (Jammu and Kashmir), India. rehanakripak39@gmail.com
5. Assistant Professor, ESIC College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. sureshesic16@gmail.com
6. Associate professor Kempegowda College of Nursing, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. sunithaveeregowda@gmail.com
7. Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing, S.N. Medical College Agra, India. collegeofnursingsnmcagra21@gmail.com
8. Associate professor, Shri k l shastri smarak nursing college Lucknow, India. jaggublue@gmail.com
9. Assistant Professor, O.P.R Memorial College of Paramedical Science, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India. lpramachandran84@yahoo.in

ABSTRACT

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant concern in healthcare settings, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. These infections can be acquired through various factors, including patient factors (e.g., immunosuppression, invasive procedures), healthcare provider factors (e.g., inadequate hand hygiene), and environmental factors (e.g., contaminated equipment). The prevalence of HAIs varies across different healthcare settings and regions, with emerging pathogens like MRSA and VRE posing significant challenges. To combat HAIs, effective prevention strategies include rigorous hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, environmental cleaning, antimicrobial stewardship, isolation precautions, and surveillance. By understanding the epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies, healthcare providers can take proactive steps to reduce the burden of HAIs and improve patient outcomes.

Key words: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), Epidemiology, Risk factors, Prevention strategies, Control measures, Emerging pathogens, Healthcare-associated outbreaks.